CLDT

Zacks highlights five value stocks with attractive EV-to-EBITDA ratios as alternatives to traditional P/E-based valuation. The featured stocks—Ultrapar Participacoes, Chatham Lodging Trust, Arcos Dorados Holdings, Occidental Petroleum, and Kohl's—all carry Zacks Rank #1 or #2 ratings with Value Score A and show strong expected earnings growth for 2026.

Zacks highlights Chatham Lodging Trust REIT (CLDT) as an attractive value investment opportunity, citing its Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating and 'A' grade in the Value category. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 6.77 compared to the industry average of 15.50, and shows favorable valuations across multiple metrics including P/S and P/CF ratios, suggesting it may be undervalued relative to its earnings outlook.

Chatham Lodging Trust REIT (CLDT) is highlighted as an attractive value investment opportunity, holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and Value grade of A. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 6.77, significantly below its industry average of 15.12, and shows favorable valuations across multiple metrics including P/S and P/CF ratios, suggesting it may be undervalued relative to its earnings outlook.

DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH) has surged 12% over the past month and reached a 52-week high of $13.88, gaining 53.9% year-to-date. The stock has consistently beaten earnings estimates for four consecutive quarters and holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with a B VGM Score. While valuations appear reasonable relative to peers, the company shows solid growth prospects with expected EPS growth of 15.74% for the current fiscal year.